PSU Fan Direction and Power

[ganons]

I have 2 questions:

1. I have this PSU http://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Quiet-Pure-Power-L8-CM/dp/B005JRGVAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438852245&sr=8-1&keywords=be+quiet+430 with this case http://www.quietpc.com/ctc-coolcube?gclid=CKiCqIKMlMcCFa3MtAodFXUKzw. Now the PSU sucks in air so which direction should I have the fan facing? Towards the case mesh or towards the motherboard?

2. I will only have 2 hdds in this case and was wondering if I can get one molex cable to sata x2 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Molex-to-2-SATA-4-pin-15-pin-Hard-Drive-Dual-Power-Adaptor-Y-Splitter-Cable-/251169263950?hash=item3a7adad14e to power the 2 hdds, will be safe or should I get individial wires for the hdds? I want those cables because of cable management.

Motherboard is Asus Maximus VI Impact

 

[Calnin]

generally the fan will be attached to venting. you'll just know how to attach it when you get it. Line up the screw holes and you're good to go.

 

[davidarad02]

if you have already a fan exausing air out of the motherboard area, face the PSU towards the mesh outside.

just use the sata harnesses that comes with the PSU.

 

[ganons]

No I mean for airflow, which direction is better?

 

[davidarad02]

when looking at it again, I think you should face the fan into the motherboard area, as I dont see a spot for a exaust fan.

 

[madmatt30]

Fan towards the external case mesh.
Absolutely fine to use a molex to sata splitter.

 

[ganons]

Whats an exhaust fan? Is that an addition fan?

 

[davidarad02]

Whats an exhaust fan? Is that an addition fan?

its a fan the exhasts the hot air out of the case

 

[madmatt30]

^ he has spots for 40mm exhausts - not brilliant I know - I would still keep PSU fan to the mesh exterior as its going to interfere with the CPU cooler otherwise.

You need at least 2 x 40mm fans in there mate .go for these
Fractal Design 40mm R2 Silent Series Fan https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008MKU6UY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kV6Wvb19XMR5X

They're the only ones that won't drive you nuts with noise.

 

[davidarad02]

^ he has spots for 40mm exhausts - not brilliant I know - I would still keep PSU fan to the mesh exterior as its going to interfere with the CPU cooler otherwise.

You need at least 2 x 40mm fans in there mate .go for these
Fractal Design 40mm R2 Silent Series Fan https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008MKU6UY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kV6Wvb19XMR5X

They're the only ones that won't drive you nuts with noise.

I still think they will make a fair amount of noise, but nothing horrible.

 

[madmatt30]

^ unfortunately any 40mm fan will make a lot of noise - but the fd's are at least bearable.
Honestly its a bad choice of case for good quality components - I'm currently doing a build with a £21 avp Hyperion case which supports 3x120mm fans & 2x80mm fans & been nothing but impressed by it.

I would consider buying 2 cheap 3 pin 40mm fans ,a molex to twin 3 pin adapter & volt modding them to 7v or maybe even 5v

 

[davidarad02]

if you still dont have this case, get a better, bigger one.

 

[ganons]

if you still dont have this case, get a better, bigger one.

PC already built. Is there a slightly better fan that doesnt break the bank?